RED LION BAR & RESTAURANT 235, Hsiang Shang South Road, section 1 (04) 2471-8908; Hours: 6:30 pm-2 am (open to 4 am Fri/Sat)

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       The popular little Red Lion is not quite so little anymore, now that it has moved to a much-larger location on Hsiang Shang South Road, within 50 meters of Tatun Road. The two-floor establishment has 80 seats, including eight cozy four-person booths upstairs. On the first floor, the front area includes a well-stocked, attractive bar, while the larger back area features a large-screen TV and open kitchen. The menu is very extensive and starts with uncooked items like five types of sashimi (NT$100), shellfish, raw oysters (NT$70) and Italian Seafood Salad (NT$150). The main-course menu has items like Grilled Dumplings (NT$100), Baked Mushroom Rice Balls (NT$80), and Seafood and Rice. This is followed by grilled dishes, including chicken leg, heart, skin and intestines (all ordered separatedly), and Cuttlefish Herb Rolls. Japanese-Style Mackerel (NT$100), Lamb Chops, and Beef Ribs are among other baked and grilled dishes. There are also fried and steamed dishes, plus soups like the Ginseng Chicken Soup (NT$120). The restaurant puts an emphasis on preparing all items with quality, hotel-standard incredients. As noted above, the bar is also very well-stocked, with beers and all sorts of high-end spirits, including seven types of vodkas, three tequilas, and 18 brands of whiskey.